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Welcome to your Daily Tech News Brief, where we explore the latest innovations shaping our digital future.
From artificial intelligence and cutting-edge software to groundbreaking hardware releases and industry trends,
we deliver the most noteworthy updates in the tech world.
Stay ahead with insights into AI breakthroughs, gadget reviews, tech company moves, and more.
Whether you're a seasoned tech enthusiast or just curious about what's next, our daily roundup ensures
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00:00you're tuned into daily world podcasts tech focus for april 24th 2025 i'm angela here
00:17to spotlight breakthrough developments in ai robotics and emerging technologies
00:21the state of cyber security in the united states is facing significant challenges
00:28as the common vulnerabilities and exposures system nears collapse and the cyber security and
00:34infrastructure security agency experiences substantial budget cuts criticism has been
00:39directed at president donald trump's administration for actions perceived to weaken the nation's
00:44cyber defenses including the dismissal of key officials and the dismantling of cyber security
00:49advisory bodies potentially increasing vulnerability to cyber attacks in corporate news discord co-founder
00:57and ceo jason citron is stepping down with humam sakmini a former executive at activision
01:03blizzard and king taking over the role citron will remain on the board and serve as an advisor
01:09as discord explores the possibility of an initial public offering google is mandating that certain
01:16remote employees return to the office three days a week to avoid job loss reflecting a broader trend
01:22in the tech industry of tightening remote work policies post pandemic this move emphasizes the
01:27importance of in-person collaboration for innovation and productivity the european union has imposed
01:34fines totaling nearly 800 million euros on apple and meta for violations of the digital markets act
01:40apple faces a penalty of 500 million euros for not allowing developers to inform customers about
01:46alternative offers outside its app store while meta has been fined 200 million euros for requiring user
01:52consent to share data or pay for an ad-free service both companies plan to appeal arguing that the
01:58eu's actions unfairly target american businesses in legal matters nintendo is seeking a subpoena from a
02:06california court to compel discord to disclose the identity of a user known as game freak out who allegedly
02:12leaked confidential pokemon materials in what has been termed the terror leak this leak included extensive
02:18information about upcoming games the state bar of california has revealed that ai was used to create 23 of the
02:27171 scored multiple choice questions on its february 2025 bar exam leading to backlash from law school faculty and
02:35test takers critics have raised concerns about the appropriateness of having questions drafted by non-lawyers using ai
02:42although the state bar defends that all questions were reviewed by experts
02:46fortune has been offline for over a week following a significant cyber attack that exposed internal data
02:54and compromised admin accounts the attackers claim to have infiltrated the site for over a year
02:59and the extent of the damage appears to be greater than initially reported leaving the future of fortune uncertain
03:05scammers are increasingly using ai to create fake identities and apply for remote jobs posing risks to
03:13companies research suggests that by 2028 one in four job applicants could be fraudulent with some networks
03:20linked to north korea utilizing these tactics to generate revenue companies are adapting their hiring
03:27processes to mitigate these risks japan has unveiled a new electromagnetic railgun designed to counter
03:34hypersonic missiles capable of firing 40 millimeter shells at speeds up to mach 6.5 this technology
03:42developed since 2016 aims to enhance defense capabilities against advanced aerial threats although practical
03:49deployment remains uncertain civetai is updating its policies to ban extreme content categories and enhance
03:56moderation in response to scrutiny of ai content new rules include prohibiting depictions of incest self-harm and
04:04certain bodily excretions while requiring metadata for mature content uploads to improve safety and compliance
04:10in texas the deployment of driverless trucks marks a significant advancement in autonomous vehicle technology
04:18expected to transform logistics and transportation industries by enhancing efficiency and safety on the roads
04:24an advertising watchdog has criticized apple for promoting ai features that were not available at the time of
04:32their advertisement leading to the discontinuation of a tv ad the national advertising division found that apple
04:38failed to adequately disclose the unavailability of these features raising concerns about the company's marketing practices
04:45whatsapp has introduced a new ai feature that users cannot remove despite claims that it is entirely optional
04:52the embedded ai chatbot has faced backlash from users worried about privacy and the inability to disable the feature with critics arguing that it exploits user data for ai training
05:03open ai has expressed interest in acquiring google's chrome browser if regulators compel a sale during an ongoing antitrust trial
05:11this trial addresses google's market dominance in search and advertising with open ai's comments indicating ambitions to evolve from a tool provider to a platform creator in the tech ecosystem
05:18nintendo has apologized as demand for the switch 2 in japan has overwhelmed supply leading to a sold out status shortly after pre-orders open
05:30despite implementing a lottery system to curb scalping the company acknowledges that demand remains high and further lotteries will be held
05:37MIT engineers have developed an ultra thin electronic skin that could revolutionize night vision technology by eliminating the need for bulky cooling systems
05:45this new pyroelectric material measuring just 10 nanometers thick is highly sensitive to temperature changes and could enhance applications in night vision eyewear and autonomous vehicles
06:04open ai is set to release its first open language model since gpt2 aiming for a launch in early summer
06:10the model will feature a highly permissive license and is designed to run on high-end consumer hardware with a focus on safety and thorough evaluation before its release
06:20AMD has made significant strides in enhancing its AI capabilities over the past four months focusing on improving its software stack and developer relations
06:31the company has adopted a developer first strategy launched new initiatives to engage with developers and acknowledge the need for better compensation
06:39to attract AI talent all while aiming to catch up with Nvidia in the competitive AI landscape
06:46in the realm of AI applications chat GPT plus team and enterprise accounts now have specific message limits 100 messages per week with 03 300 messages per day with 04 mini and 100 messages per day with 04 mini high
07:03these changes aim to clarify usage for subscribers in hardware developments
07:10PyTorch 2.7 has been released introducing support for the Nvidia Blackwell GPU architecture and pre-built wheels for CUDA 12.8
07:18this version includes several new features such as torch compile support for custom operations mega cache for portable caching and enhancements for flex attention
07:28significantly improving performance for various workloads
07:33a new image generation model has also been launched in the API enhancing capabilities for developers and users
07:40this model aims to improve the quality and efficiency of image creation processes
07:45in response to US export restrictions Chinese companies including ByteDance, Alibaba and Tencent
07:53have stockpiled Nvidia's H20 GPUs amassing around 1 million chips worth approximately 12 billion dollars
08:00this stockpiling is aimed at meeting the high demand for AI computing power in China
08:05especially as the local industry continues to grow despite the ban on Nvidia's exports
08:10the investment landscape in AI remains robust with multiple US AI startups raising significant funding in 2025
08:19notably, OpenAI secured a record breaking 40 billion dollars in funding
08:24while Sandbox AQ raised 450 million dollars and Runway raised 308 million dollars
08:30showcasing the ongoing momentum in the sector
08:32This concludes our tech-focused broadcast of Daily World Podcast
08:39I'm Angela, encouraging you to stay curious about the future of technology